Polytribax contiguus
(Cresson, 1864)
Polytribax contiguus is a of ichneumon in the . The species was described by Cresson in 1864 and is currently accepted as valid. Like other members of the Polytribax, it is presumed to be a wasp, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Polytribax is classified within the Ichneumoninae, one of the largest and most diverse subfamilies of ichneumonid wasps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polytribax contiguus: //ˌpɒlɪˈtraɪbæks kənˈtɪɡjuəs//
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Distribution
North America. The was described from material collected in the United States, and iNaturalist observations indicate presence across eastern and central North America.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1864. The Polytribax was established by Förster in 1869, with P. contiguus subsequently transferred to this genus.
Data availability
Despite 220 iNaturalist observations, published biological information for this is extremely limited. Most aspects of its biology, including associations and morphological diagnostic features, have not been formally documented in accessible literature.